Preparing to study overseas is not only exciting but daunting as well. A lot of things need to be considered, and elaborate preparations needs to be done before you embark on your journey to study abroad. However, the following pre-departure tips will make your preparation organized and stress-free: Important documents: You must check the expiry date of your passport and renew it, if necessary. Also, it is advisable to carry a photo copy of the passport with you. Ensure that your visa is ready and maintain a photocopy of your visa as well. You must…

Most of the students who aspire to go the US for further studies are required to take GRE (Graduate Record Examinations). A good GRE score opens doors for good colleges, and therefore it is important that one knows what is the best time to take the GRE. Many students take the GRE at the wrong time and do not perform to their optimum. Given below are a few pointers that you must consider while deciding the ideal time to take the GRE: While determining the right time for taking the GRE, you must check your…

If you wish to study abroad, you need to start preparing well in advance since the application process is time-consuming. However, one of the biggest challenges that students face during the application process is preparing for the visa interview. To ensure that your visa interview experience is a good one, here are some preparation tips that will help you to breeze through your interview: Create a good impression- To create a good first impression, be on time and dress appropriately, preferably in formal wear. The visa officer’s decision is based on the impressions they form…

The sheer joy and feeling of euphoria on receiving the confirmation of enrolment from your dream university is indeed unparalleled. However, you are still one step away from living your dream, and that is - getting your student visa! It is essential that you clear the visa interview so as to secure the student visa. The way you answer the questions posed by the visa officer will determine whether or not you will be granted the F-1 student visa. Therefore, you must prepare well in advance for the interview. The interview is taken by a…

A lot of us dream to study abroad but when the question of financing arrives several students have to take a step backward. Most of the times this happens due to not knowing the right way of displaying the funds. A lot of students also hear scary stories of showing more than Rs50 Lakhs in account for 6 months. Some are unaware that funds can be shown from 2-3 sponsors together. A lot of confusion prevails in this area and several fall prey to it and skip their dream to go to USA. So let…